Substance abuse is a very large topic, but it’s an important subject to discuss as it relates to young pregnant women, especially when you consider the statistics regarding substance abuse. We intend to create awareness for the challenges faced by pregnant girls and...
Uncertainty has grown for many families, and we are in the most trying times - financially, socially, and mentally. Help is still available, and it’s time to explore new options to find what is needed for your family. Birthright is here to help too. Do you feel like...
Chew on this! Teething is rough. Plain and simple. Every new parent has or will experience the struggle that is teething. When and how baby teeth show up is unique to every baby. Some babies are very sensitive teethers while others pop out tooth-after-tooth with...
Pregnancy after the age of 40 can be a tough and sometimes touchy subject. Any pregnancy after age 35 is considered “geriatric” in the medical community and that is never a term we women enjoy hearing towards ourselves especially in our thirties and forties! Doctors...
Part of becoming a new parent can be blissful and full of joy but it also comes with a laundry list of 1,001 things that can make parenting a challenge. While we can manage a lot of these things, often times we find ourselves worrying about what we can’t do and this...
The number of people with a driver’s license in the United States grew from around 167 million in 1990 to approximately 222 million in 2016. Currently, women account for some 51 percent of licensed drivers in the U.S.* This means that 68% of Americans drive daily....
You want your family to eat well, but you have a tight budget. What are the best foods to give your family the nutrition it needs and keep your grocery costs down? We’ve provided a list of items, with suggestions for combining food for added flavor and health...
Understanding your Uniqueness Self-esteem is a complex issue. It’s a result of our early childhood experiences, the choices we make as we grow ourselves into adults, the effects of letting others choose for us if we don’t make choices, and how those choices shape our...
As soon as you learn you’re pregnant, you may begin to wonder about the best option for feeding your baby. There are many options for you to choose and your decision may be based on health, circumstance or maybe just personal preference. The three main choices are...
So many women have to work right up until they give birth while others may only have to work a small portion of their pregnancy. Wherever you fit into in this range, if you are a working momma-to-be, you know how daunting it can seem. We constantly get asked questions...
1...2...3… You’re pregnant! Whether this was perfectly planned or an unexpected pregnancy this can be a happy time! There’s a little bundle of joy on the way and.... Wait. You realize you can no longer eat your food food! So much of pregnancy is focused on what you...
Life can feel pretty hectic and stressful keeping up with money issues, dealing with challenging work situations, or facing difficult family conditions. Feeling “stressed out” might become a bad habit affecting your energy level, overall well being, and even...
So much of what we learn from our parents or caregivers is passed down to future generations. It’s not uncommon to react to your child based on how your parents responded to you when you were growing up. Have you ever reflected on how your parents treated you in...
Are you drowning in talks about fire trucks and cheerios? Have you forgotten what a normal adult conversation feels like? You are not alone. Just the other day, we had a young single mother walk through our door and was struggling with that exact same problem. She...
Back in the day, childbirth classes were almost mandatory. They were just a part of the process. Nowadays, with the vast space of the internet and so many pregnancy books available online and in the library, many women are opting out of taking the class all together....
If this is your first time pregnancy, your first doctor’s visit can seem a little overwhelming. You’ve learned the basics about pregnancy but what else should you know and expect? If you aren’t sure what to ask your doctor, then look no further. We’ve compiled a list...
In every first aid situation, there is a general list of things you should know and be prepared for in case of an emergency. First aid can be helpful in anything from bumps, scratches, bites, stings all the way to serious burns, broken bones, and head or spine...